The zombie apocalypse is coming — are you ready? How to outline your non-fiction business book…

In the last article we looked briefly at some examples of the DML model in action. In this we’ll take one idea and delve deeper.

Our goal at the #DisasterFarm is to become self-sufficient and reduce our negative impact on the environment. We grow our own plants, attempt to reduce waste, farm animals, eat local produce. My other half makes his own knives, choppers and axes. We are collectively quite capable. And in case of a zombie apocalypse* we have a zombie apocalypse room (where we store extra loo paper!) So, I think we’re prepared for most situations! Of course right now I have a mini mental breakdown if the internet disappears for 10 minutes, but I’m working on it.

I read a lot of books, quite a few on becoming self-sufficient, so let’s push a sustainability idea through the DML model and create three different book outlines.

1. Sustainability with a Directions-type book

Q: Does your reader have an immediate, clear and urgent challenge, and need equipping with the right steps?
If yes: Help them get fixed fast with a Directions-type book.

To write a Directions-type book you must know where they are.